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Why the UCI needs to make more money
Cor, the Tour of Beijing has ruffled feathers among the noisy few. For all the cries of despair, you’d think the world of cycling was coming to an end. I’m going to cut straight in: the value to the sport of accessing markets where cycling is a ingrained activity is vital for its survival. A solvent, well-financed UCI is equally important to cycling’s future. And if you’re looking for a financial…
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Monthly Archives: November 2008
In tandem with Stella Artois
Having once again looked out the window and considered that it was too cold and too wet for me to go out – I am still recovering from illness – Sunday was spent going for a gentle walk and catching … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Tour of Flanders
Tagged "Stella Artois", advert, L'Eroica, sportive, Tour of Flanders, youtube
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What’s with your Victoria Pendleton obsession?
I know she’s cute, I know she’s pretty much unbeatable in a sprint event, but why is she the most common search term people end up at this site via? Is there nothing I’m writing about that is of interest … Continue reading
Posted in Cyclocross, Etape du Tour, General
Tagged Bagaboo, Condor Tempo, cyclocross, Rapha, search, Victoria Pendleton, wheels
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Route recce by Mike Cotty
Mike Cotty is a well-respected Sportive rider whose route rides are pretty complete in terms of information and giving an overall picture of the ride. He’s done one for this year’s Etape and you can read it in full on … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Etape du Tour
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A good time to be ill
If ever there’s a good weekend to come down with a heavy case of the manflu, aka the common cold, this weekend past was it. Temperatures below freezing added to sleeting snow and rain should and would have had me … Continue reading
Posted in Cyclocross, Fitness, Professional, Winter kit
Tagged "Olbas Oil", "Steve Peters", "Super Prestige", belgium, cyclocross, Mark Cavendish, Nicole Cooke, winter essentials
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Complete lack of recovery
I’m really struggling with my recovery after rides at the moment. As in feeling borderline unwell, like I’m coming down with a cold/virus within hours of getting home. Anyone got any tips to help improve this situation? I seem to … Continue reading
